The thumb-size Fitbit clips to your waistband (or stash it in your pocket) to track your distance, calories burned and sleep quality. When you get within 15 feet of your computer, the info automatically uploads to Fitbit.com to chart your progress.

An amazing gift for anyone who’s in a workout rut (been there!), REI’s outdoor school offers lessons from pros in activities ranging from mountain biking to snow shoeing to kayaking to climbing. The expert guides simplify the how-to details and provide everything you need including transportation, park fees, maps, first-aid kits and major equipment such as bikes and GPS units. What better way to start off the New Year?

Created by personal trainer Valerie Waters (who has worked with Jennifer Garner, among other celebrities), the Valslide is the ultimate take-anywhere workout accessory. Put them under your hands or feet and any surface — be it smooth or carpeted — turns ice-rink slick. Use them during a lunge, for example, and your body has to work extra hard to keep you stable as you slide your leg forward or out to the side.

Who says running hats and gloves have to be boring? These adorable, striped accessories have a lining with moisture-wicking properties, and are designed to keep you warm and dry as you tick off the miles.